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SUMMARY:February 26 HPS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Port Stanley \nAnnual Meeting \nThursday\, February 27\, 2026 – 1:30 p.m. \nPort Stanley Festival Theatre \nAttendance: 28 members \nChair David Russell opened the meeting at 1:30 and welcomed everyone. \nNora Sanders shared the land acknowledgement. \nAdoption of the Minutes – January 29\, 2026 \nMoved by June Ayrhart and seconded by Margi Cole that the minutes be approved as circulated.\nMotion carried. \nTreasurer’s Report \nAnne Kent presented the treasurer’s report. Current balance in the general account is $1926.22 with two GICs of $4000 and three GICs of $1000. \nMoved by Barb Cookson\, seconded by Bronwyn Fitz-James that the report be adopted as presented.\nMotion carried. \nExecutive Update \nNora noted that she and David will be presenting the group’s heritage videos at a Lunch and Learn on March 19 at Port Stanley United Church. Everyone is welcome. \nShe also spoke about the new Municipal Grant available and advised that an application will be submitted to support several initiatives\, including the walking tour brochure\, oral histories\, and heritage signage. This will help spread the word throughout the community. \nAnne Kent and Ted Halwa have completed revisions to the walking tour brochure and will soon be preparing both a website version and a new printed edition. \nAnnual Memberships \nMembers who have paid their 2026 memberships will receive their cards at the March meeting. \nHeritage Question of the Month \nWhat fish could only be caught by locals in March or April at night? \nAnswer: Smelt. Helen Albert won the mug\, although many members knew the answer. \nTentative Future Meetings \n\n\n\nDate\nLocation\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nMarch 26\nPSFT\nAgnes Hepburn Papers\nSally Martyn\n\n\nApril 23\nPSFT\nThe McKee Treaty and Local Indigenous History\nNora Sanders\n\n\nMay 28\nThe Mill\nHistory of the Mill\nJohn Smith\n\n\nJune 25\nMitchell House\nHistory of the Mitchells\nJoan Clayton\n\n\n\nHeritage Announcements \nCraig Cole noted that a working group is reviewing the postcard collection and that anyone is welcome to participate. Members interested in joining are asked to contact Craig\, Nora\, or Janice Mann. \nTed Halwa expressed concern regarding the incline rail cars\, as the future of the St. Thomas Railway Museum is uncertain. This matter will be looked into further. \nSally Martyn encouraged members to attend the Central Elgin Council meeting on Monday\, March 2 to sit in the gallery in support of saving the designated portions of the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital. Several group members will be speaking. \nHeather Emerson is researching the military history of Port Stanley citizens and welcomes any information members may have. Sally mentioned that local churches have honour rolls listing members who served in the two World Wars. \nOn Saturday\, March 7\, the Sparta & District Historical Society is hosting its annual potluck supper and games night at the Sparta Church Museum. There will be crokinole\, as well as board games and cards. Potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. (bring your own dishes and cutlery and one food item to share)\, with games to follow. \nFeature Presentation – Netting the Waters \nThe movie featured excellent historical photographs of the early days of fishing and the “fish wars” on Lake Erie\, followed by an overview of modern commercial fishing practices on the lake. Members learned about the use of gill nets for pickerel and yellow perch\, and troll nets for smelt. \nFor those unable to attend\, the film is available online at: https://nettingthewaters.vhx.tv/ \nThe meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. \nNext Meeting: March 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Port Stanley Festival Theatre. \nSecretary: Sally Martyn\nChair: David Russell
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/february-26-hps-meeting/
LOCATION:Port Stanley Festival Theatre\, 302 Bridge St\, Port Stanley\, ON N5L 1C3\, Canada\, Port Stanley\, Ontario\, N5L 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heritage Talks & Meetings
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SUMMARY:March 2026 HPS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Lunch and Learn event at the Port Stanley United Church on Thursday\, March 19\, featuring Dave Russell and Nora Sanders. They will be presenting excerpts from the Oral History Project and sharing insights about the ongoing project that captures the stories and memories of our community. \nThis event is open to everyone\, and we would love for you to attend. The Lunch and Learn program begins at 10:45 AM with the presentation\, followed by a soup and sandwich lunch. There is no set fee for the lunch. Guests are invited to contribute whatever amount they wish in the donation bowl as they line up for their meal. \nCome for the stories\, stay for the community\, and enjoy a delicious lunch. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/march-2026-hps-meeting/
LOCATION:Port Stanley United Church\, 239 Colborne St\, Port Stanley\, ON N5L 1B9\, Canada\, London\, Ontario\, N5L 1B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heritage Talks & Meetings
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SUMMARY:Agnes Hepburn Papers
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Port Stanley Meeting\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026 | 1:30 PM\nPort Stanley Festival Theatre \n  \nAttendance: 32 (31 members\, 1 guest) \nChair David Russell opened the meeting at 1:30 PM and welcomed everyone. He expressed condolences to Brian Welsh on the loss of his wife\, Lin. \nLand Acknowledgment: Nora Sanders \n1. Adoption of Minutes (February 26\, 2026)\nMoved by Richard Haddowt\, seconded by Kathy McNeil\, that the minutes be approved as circulated.\nMotion carried. \n2. Treasurer’s Report\nAnne Kent presented the report: \n\nGeneral Account Balance: $1\,768.19\nGICs: Two at $4\,000 and three at $1\,000\n\nMoved by Nancy Moore\, seconded by Al Slater\, that the report be adopted as presented.\nMotion carried. \n3. Executive Update\n\nDavid reported that the incline railway cars will likely return to Port Stanley.\nNora noted their heritage video presentation at the March 19 Lunch and Learn at Port Stanley United Church was well received and featured in the Aylmer Express.\nGrant application submitted to Central Elgin.\nSally and Dave photographed all designated and clerk’s list buildings\, as well as signs and murals in Port Stanley.\nDave attended a meeting of Port Stanley committees at the Kokomo Club House.\n\n4. Annual Memberships\nMembership cards were distributed to paid members present. Missing cards will be printed by Nora. \n5. Heritage Question of the Month\nQuestion: The current public school in Port Stanley is its fourth. Where were the first\, second\, and third schools located? \nAnswer (Janice Mann): \n\nFirst: East side of Francis Street (1 room)\nSecond: West side of Francis Street (2 rooms)\nThird: West side again (4 rooms on two floors\, later 2 basement rooms)\n\n6. Tentative Future Meetings\n\n\n\nDate\nLocation\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nApril 23\nPS United Church\nMcKee Treaty & local Indigenous history\nNora Sanders\n\n\nMay 28\nThe Mill\nHistory of the Mill\nJohn Smith\n\n\nJune 25\nMitchell House\nHistory of the Mitchells\nJoan Clayton\n\n\n\n7. Heritage Announcements\n\nSally Martyn reported Sparta & District Historical Society hired two students available for Heritage Port Stanley projects.\nHayden Sawyer assisted in producing three video histories (Sparta driving tour\, walking tour\, and war veterans video). These will be available on the website.\nNora reported on a Heritage Central Elgin motion supporting retention of designated structures on the Psychiatric Hospital property.\nA presentation on preserving heritage barns through photography was also noted.\n\n8. Feature Presentation\n“Who Was Agnes Hepburn” – Presented by Sally Martyn \nSally shared extensive materials and photographs highlighting Agnes Hepburn’s life and contributions\, including: \n\nTeaching career and lifelong residence in Port Stanley\nHandwritten histories (St. John’s Presbyterian Church\, family history\, local resorts)\nTweedsmuir Histories of Port Stanley\nHistorical booklets and archival materials preserved thanks to Skip Taylor\n\nThese materials will eventually be housed at the Elgin County Archives. \n9. Adjournment\nThe meeting adjourned at 2:55 PM. \nNext Meeting \nApril 23\, 2026 | 1:30 PM\nPort Stanley United Church \nSecretary: Sally Martyn\nChair: David Russell \nAppendix: Sally Martyn’s Speaking Notes – “Who Was Agnes Hepburn?”\n\nBorn 1881 – Died 1972 (age 91)\nParents: Susannah (Kennedy) and Andrew Hepburn\nLifelong resident of Port Stanley (285 Bridge Street)\nTeacher (Barrie and Port Stanley\, 32 years)\n\nKey Contributions: \n\nWrote St. John’s Presbyterian Church 100th anniversary history (1954)\nCompiled family and community histories\nPreserved early records (e.g.\, voter lists\, settlement histories)\nAuthored Historical Sketch of the Village of Port Stanley (1817–1952)\nCompiled Tweedsmuir History of Port Stanley\n\nLegacy: \n\nMaterials preserved through Skip Taylor\nNow housed or destined for Elgin County Archives\nRecognized as “Citizen Exceptionale” for preserving Port Stanley history\n\nKey Historical Topics Covered in Her Work: \n\nFormation of Elgin County (1851–1853)\nCholera outbreaks (1832\, 1849)\nLocal landmarks and industries\nRush-Bagot Treaty (1817)\nEarly tourism and businesses\n\nAgnes Hepburn’s work remains an invaluable resource for researching the history of Port Stanley.
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LOCATION:Port Stanley Festival Theatre\, 302 Bridge St\, Port Stanley\, ON N5L 1C3\, Canada\, Port Stanley\, Ontario\, N5L 1C3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The McKee Treaty and Local Indigenous History
DESCRIPTION:Join Heritage Port Stanley for its April monthly meeting on Thursday\, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. \nThe featured presentation\, “The McKee Treaty and Local Indigenous History\,” will be given by Nora Sanders. This talk will discuss the historical background and local significance of the McKee Treaty and its connection to Indigenous history in the region. \nMembers and visitors interested in local heritage are welcome to attend. \nLocation: Port Stanley Festival TheatreTime: 1:30 p.m.
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/the-mckee-treaty-and-local-indigenous-history/
LOCATION:Port Stanley Festival Theatre\, 302 Bridge St\, Port Stanley\, ON N5L 1C3\, Canada\, Port Stanley\, Ontario\, N5L 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heritage Talks & Meetings
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SUMMARY:History of the Mill
DESCRIPTION:The May meeting of Heritage Port Stanley will take place on Thursday\, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. at The Mill in Port Stanley. \nJohn Smith will present “History of the Mill\,” sharing insights into the origins\, development\, and historical importance of the Mill within the Port Stanley community. \nAll members and guests interested in local heritage are invited to attend. \nLocation: The MillTime: 1:30 p.m.
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/history-of-the-mill/
LOCATION:The Old Mill and Log Cabins\, 4118 Thomas Rd\, Port Stanley\, Ontario\, N5L 1J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heritage Talks & Meetings
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SUMMARY:History of the Mitchells
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Port Stanley’s June meeting will be held on Thursday\, June 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell House. \nThe featured presentation\, “History of the Mitchells\,” will be delivered by Joan Clayton. The presentation will explore the history of the Mitchell family and their contributions to the heritage and development of Port Stanley. \nMembers and guests are welcome to join for this informative session. \nLocation: Mitchell HouseTime: 1:30 p.m.
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/history-of-the-mitchells/
LOCATION:Mitchell House\, 320 George St\, Port Stanley\, ON N5L 1C5\, Canada\, London\, Ontario\, ON N5L 1C5\, Canada
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